International meeting of clowns

October 20, 2015 11:34 AM

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The International Clown Convention in Mexico City has been around for two decades. A brotherhood of those dedicated to the craft and profession have been gathering here for 20 years.
Keep clicking to see images from this years convention. But warning, if you're afraid of clowns, this might be nightmare inducing. less

The International Clown Convention in Mexico City has been around for two decades. A brotherhood of those dedicated to the craft and profession have been gathering here for 20 years.
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Photo: ALFREDO ESTRELLA, AFP/Getty Images

The International Clown Convention in Mexico City has been around... Photo-8820222.118993 - Houston Chronicle

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Mexican clown Max Medina poses for a portrait during the inauguration of the XX Convention of Clowns at the Hotel Plaza Madrid in Mexico City on October 19, 2015.

Mexican clown Max Medina poses for a portrait during the inauguration of the XX Convention of Clowns at the Hotel Plaza Madrid in Mexico City on October 19, 2015.

Mexican clown Maraco (C) is seen during the inauguration of the XX Convention of Clowns at the Hotel Plaza Madrid in Mexico City on October 19, 2015.

Mexican clown Maraco (C) is seen during the inauguration of the XX Convention of Clowns at the Hotel Plaza Madrid in Mexico City on October 19, 2015.

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Mexican clown Maraco (C) is seen during the inauguration of the XX... Photo-8820238.118993 - Houston Chronicle

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Mexican clowns of three generations, "Garabato" (Doodle) (3-L), "Garabato" Jr. (R) and "Garabatito" (Little Doodle) (2-L) arrive for the inauguration of the XX Convention of Clowns at the Hotel Plaza Madrid in Mexico City on October 19, 2015. less

Mexican clowns of three generations, "Garabato" (Doodle) (3-L), "Garabato" Jr. (R) and "Garabatito" (Little Doodle) (2-L) arrive for the inauguration of the XX Convention of Clowns at the Hotel Plaza Madrid in ... more

A group of clowns smile during a family photo for the Latin American Clown Convention in Mexico City, on October 23, 2013. At least 500 clowns from Peru, Belize, Nicaragua, Honduras and Costa Rica are taking part in the event. less

A group of clowns smile during a family photo for the Latin American Clown Convention in Mexico City, on October 23, 2013. At least 500 clowns from Peru, Belize, Nicaragua, Honduras and Costa Rica are taking ... more

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A group of clowns smile during a family photo for the Latin... Photo-8820240.118993 - Houston Chronicle

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A clown participates in the Latin American Clown Convention in Mexico City, on October 23, 2013. At least 500 clowns from Peru, Belize, Nicaragua, Honduras and Costa Rica are taking part in the event.

A clown participates in the Latin American Clown Convention in Mexico City, on October 23, 2013. At least 500 clowns from Peru, Belize, Nicaragua, Honduras and Costa Rica are taking part in the event.